Armor of Snowboarding

For each different outdoor activities, there are different things that we need to have so we can achieve the most fun and be the safest that we can. Snowboarding is one of my passions in life. Each article of clothing that I put on when I go to the mountain is significant in their own way, and they all act together for a larger purpose, for protection.
The first thing we need is a nice warm coat. Coats come in many different styles, colors, and fabrics. We need to make sure that the coat we pick is suitable for the task of snowboarding. An ideal coat should be water proof, not too bulky, but very warm and breathable. A good coat is what will keep you warm and dry, likewise with a pair of snow pants. They should be warm, light, and water resistant. With all of these components in these two articles of clothing, you will have a great chance of staying warm.
Next we need are other little things that if left unattended or ignored, will lead to a miserable time on the mountain. Gloves, socks, and maybe a face warmer. Gloves are something that everyone needs. Everyone falls. Everyone needs hands to carry out the tasks during the day. Keeping your hands warm and safe is very important while snowboarding. I can promise you that if your hands are cold, you will have a miserable time. The same things that you look for in a coat, or pants, is the same for gloves. Socks of course keep your feet warm and comfortable. Snowboarding you are on your feet all day, with bad socks your feet will get cold and blistered. Socks are so important and many people overlook that fact.
The next and one of the most crucial components of snowboarding is a helmet. The helmet protects your head. The most important body part. Without proper head gear, we can get seriously injured. We use our head, or mind to think, to make choices each and everyday. When choosing a path to go down on the mountain, we need to be able to pick out the best route to go down for our needs. Whether we want jumps or just a nice easy trail, we need to be able to choose accordingly. Without a proper helmet, we might lose that ability to be able to interpret situations and choose to the best of our ability, due to an injury.
All these basics are needed for a safe and enjoyable time on the ski hill. If we listen to experts, and heed their advice and warnings, then we can have fun and be safe. Many are wondering how this relates to the gospel, here is how. The world we live in today is full of temptations, and people trying to misguide us. We need to be centered in the gospel for our protection. Coats resemble families. If we have a good family we can stay strong in saying no to drugs, drinking, and other inappropriate behaviors. Snow pants are just as important as the coat, so are friends just as important as the family. If we have good friends, if we are around other people who have the same morals as we do then we will want to follow them and they likewise will want to follow us.
Gloves and socks are our teachers and bishops and even prophets of the church., anyone we look up to. With them helping us led a good life, as long as we follow their example then we can not be led astray. Prophets have given us their teachings so that we can follow what our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us to do, these writings are The Book of Mormon and the Bible. With those things at our hands and leading the way on our feet, we can lead a very happy, and joyful life.
The helmet is the most important part, and likewise with Christ. He has given us a perfect example to follow. As long as we have him always on our minds, then even if we crash or stumble in life he will protect us and help us not receive any serious injury. With his atonement he suffered for us. He paid the price of our sins. A helmet will protect us. It will get broken and damaged but all the while being there to protect us. As long as we follow what Christ has put forth for us, we will be able to be safe, but if we are breaking the rules then our armor or protective gear wont be able to help us. We have to stay within the bounds, within the limits that Christ has set. In this video, even though it is skiing, it teaches us the importance of why we need to stay in bounds and abide by the laws that our church follows. This amazing article entitled Helping Teens Stay Strong by Brent L. Top and Bruce A. Chadwick, explains to us why we should all live the gospel standards, and in doing so how we can set an example for others.
I know that as we follow the laws that Christ has put forth for us, then we can live without regrets, that we can be happy and safe. Let Christ into our lives and see how He can protect us, and see what blessings come from following his commandments.